Conflict and instability = facilitators of change - vital role in remedying inequalities

Conflict Theory and Social Change in India

Revolt against British colonial rule in 1850s.

Political change - vote for Independence 1947

Religious and political instability - differences between Muslim and Hindu communities

Time to apply...Remember: There is no single theory that can be applied to a country to sufficiently explain social change! SWOT AnalysisConflict will continue until the vulnerable underclass enacts social change by revolting and challenging the system!MarxWhat are some examples of social change in contemporary India?Social stratification and mobility Women's RightsClass at the heart of all conflict (trigger)

Exploitation of working class (proletariat) by powerful upper classes (bourgeoisie)Contemporary social theorists have broadened idea of conflict to include things such as:Religious Beliefs